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    Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore the different effects releasing elderly inmates would have on the prison system and also on the public. Also this paper would show and explain the pros and cons of keeping the elderly inmates behind bars. This will show the growth of the elderly inmates in prison and the reasoning behind the rapid growing population. Overall‚ the research done would address the issue of if elderly inmates should be released early.   Releasing Elderly Inmates Elderly

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    1. Morality PRO: "The crimes of rape‚ torture‚ treason‚ kidnapping‚ murder‚ larceny‚ and perjury pivot on a moral code that escapes apodictic [indisputably true] proof by expert testimony or otherwise. But communities would plunge into anarchy if they could not act on moral assumptions less certain than that the sun will rise in the east and set in the west. Abolitionists may contend that the death penalty is inherently immoral because governments should never take human life‚ no matter what the

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    Indeterminate Sentencing

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    Determinate vs. Indeterminate Sentencing Sentencing is and has long been a crucial phase within the criminal justice process. Sentencing is what occurs post-conviction following an offender’s guilty plea or a trial by jury in which the offender is found guilty. The philosophy of sentencing is that of punishment for a crime committed. This punishment can include incarceration‚ rehabilitation‚ probation‚ fines‚ and community service. In order to prevent crime from occurring or re-occurring‚ a deterrent

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    On this topic of gay marriage I’ve chosen the two ethical theories of utilitarianism and the Kantian ethics theory. On the pro side the utilitarianism theory plays a huge role when referring to this topic. Some may argue that it is constitutional and some may say that it just isn’t the right thing to do in this country. With this theory the actions are said to be judged in terms of promotion of human happiness. If someone is happy why it should matter what the law or government thinks. It’s important

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    Sexual harassment has been broken down into two types‚ Quid Pro Quo and hostile environment. Quid Pro Quo means “This for that” (Broderick) It demands sex in exchange for benefits to which a person is otherwise entitled. Quid Pro Quo may also occur when a supervisor makes sexual conduct of an employee a condition for employment benefits or advancement‚ or a condition for avoiding adverse employment action. (Broderick) Quid Pro Quo is sexual propositions‚ unwanted graphic discussion of sexual acts

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    Adhd Pros And Cons

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    be a very controversial research leaves this author wondering if the estimate of $14‚576 in U.S. dollars for having a child diagnosed with ADHD is very accurate. Using an ADHD prevalence rate of 5 percent of the population this translates into a minimum annual Cost of Illness (COI) of $42.5 billion‚ with a more likely estimate being twice that amount. These costs are staggering and comparable in magnitude to other serious medical and mental health problems in both children and adults. It is noteworthy

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    forced to give samples? Should convicted juveniles? Should the general public be required to give a DNA sample? The pros of DNA profiling are that it can be used to quickly eliminate a suspect‚ saving time in searches for perpetrators. And it can provide compelling evidence to support a conviction and‚ most importantly‚ reduce the chances of a wrongful conviction. Another pro os DNA profiling is paternity testing‚ usually to determine fatherhood of a child when this is disputed. It may also be

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    Securitization Pros & Cons

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    Executive Summary The introduction of financial sector reforms in India has led to innovations in financial markets and instruments. One of the most prominent developments in the international finance in recent times that is likely to assume even greater importance in future is ‘securitisation’. Securitisation is the process of pooling and re-packaging of homogenous illiquid loans into marketable securities. Increased pressure on operating efficiency‚ on market niches‚ on competitive advantages

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    Pitbulls Pros And Cons

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    be violent.” Explaining how the pit bull breed is dangerous and needs controlled. While the second article gives information on pit bulls as a pet. The main point of the article being that pit bulls can be a great pet if trained well stating‚ “A minimum of training‚ along with the proper amount of exercise and a firm pack leader‚ will produce a tranquil‚ obedient dog.” These sentences help to show that both articles discuss the pit bull breed. While both articles discussed pit bulls‚ the authors’

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    to grow after street crime quadrupled from 1959 and 1971 and homicide doubled between 1963 and 1974 as robbery tripled. In the 1960s black Harlem residents wanted more police officers in their neighborhoods and many black advocates supported minimum sentencing‚ especially drug offenders. (Forman‚ 2012). In 2006‚ 50 percent were in prison for violent offences‚ 21 percent for property offences‚ and 20 percent for drug crimes‚ consequently violent criminals constitute the majority of the prisoners and

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